⭐ Regulus (star)
Regulus (alpha Leo) is a B7V star at 79.3 light-years, magnitude 1.36, in the Lion constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 49669 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Leo |
| Constellation: | Lion (Leo) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 152.092962° (10:08:22) |
| Declination (Dec): | 11.967209° |
| Visual magnitude: | 1.36 |
| Spectral type: | B7V |
| Distance: | 79.3 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-06-11 23:09): altitude -8.4°, azimuth 279.4°. Below the horizon or very close to it now.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude -11.5°, azimuth 278.3°.